EASTERN TROUBLE
[AUSTRALIAN <& N.Z. CAULK ASSOCIATION REDS IN PERSIA. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) DELHI, Aug. 14. It is reported from north Persia that Bolsheviks seized a huge stock of rice and exported the greater portion to Russia. Indirect assistance in the shape of munitions was received in return. Bolsheviks are endeavouring to obtain control of all foodstuffs with a view to starving the population into ; joining the so-called Persian National Army. They also imposed a fine of one 1 hundred thousand pounds on the Town of ltesht.
MESOPOTAMIA CAMPAIGN
(Received this day at 9.30 a.m.) DELHI, Aug. 15.
Advices from Persia state British troops successfully engaged Bolsheviks at Jungali. Forces at Yuz Baschichaiton, Karvisi and Resht Road advanced from Mesopotamia. It is stated a British column from Hilhab occupied Maisaiyab after some resistance. Tribesmen are making isolated attacks on various places. '’Concerted action appears to have ceased. A column operating in the neighbourhood of Bagbah, met some resistance. SOME SHOOTING. ' (Received this day at 8 a.m.) DELHI, August 13. While tire acting-General officer at Telafar was parleying with a, leading chief, some Arabs treacherously fired on the cavalry escort, killing Captain Carter of the Eleventh Lancers and six Indian troopers. Tim cavalry escort returned the fire, killing eight Arabs including the leading chief. INDIAN REINFORCEMENTS. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) SIMLA August 15. Reinforcements of infantry have been sent to Mesopotamia consisting of three brigades, each containing 3 Indian battalions and one field artillery brigade with the usual auxiliary troops.
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Hokitika Guardian, 16 August 1920, Page 3
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